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Cheap flights from New York to California from £85

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — LAX
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from New York to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2026.

Thu 7/518:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 10/523:00
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 22/3£150
Sat 18/405:59
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 57m
Frontier
Tue 21/421:04
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop12h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 19/3£154
Sun 3/518:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 10/523:00
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 19/3£155
Mon 13/418:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 14/416:07
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 21/3£156
Wed 6/522:29
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 19m
Frontier
Mon 11/519:10
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop14h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 23/3£157
Wed 6/505:55
EWR
-
LAS
1 stop9h 58m
Frontier
Wed 13/506:45
LAS
-
EWR
1 stop11h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 22/3£158
Fri 17/418:59
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 24/423:00
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 22/3£162
Fri 17/415:59
EWR
-
LAS
1 stop8h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 24/422:33
LAS
-
EWR
Nonstop4h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/3£163
Sat 18/416:30
EWR
-
LAS
1 stop9h 16m
Hawaiian Airlines
Tue 21/417:44
LAS
-
EWR
1 stop9h 16m
Hawaiian Airlines
Deal found 21/3£165
Wed 6/513:30
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/523:00
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3£165
Thu 23/414:55
EWR
-
LAS
Nonstop5h 20m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/522:33
LAS
-
EWR
Nonstop4h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 19/3£165
Sat 11/411:00
JFK
-
LAS
1 stop15h 41m
Frontier
Tue 14/423:35
LAS
-
JFK
1 stop9h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 18/3£166

Find flight deals from New York to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to California flight deals. Data was last updated 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£150

One-way from

£85

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£289

Good round-trip deal

£110 or less

Good one-way deal

£111 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 7/5-10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 25m total
  • New York to California
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 23m total
  • New York to California
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to California that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

07:00-16:04

1 stop12h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/5

08:00-22:59

1 stop11h 59m

£186
Fastest return journey

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Sat 2/5

07:00-09:20

Nonstop5h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/5

21:15-05:10

Nonstop4h 55m

£188

New YorkLas Vegas

JFK - LAS

JFKLAS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

09:50-12:31

Nonstop5h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 6/5

13:45-22:00

Nonstop5h 15m

£189

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/5

13:25-22:05

2 stops11h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

05:25-17:55

1 stop9h 30m

£191

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Sat 2/5

07:35-13:15

2 stops8h 40m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 9/5

07:45-22:10

2 stops11h 25m

£195

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 29/5

18:59-22:05

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

23:00-07:19

Nonstop5h 19m

£199

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Mon 13/4

17:35-00:20

1 stop9h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 21/4

23:50-10:10

1 stop7h 20m

£203

NewarkLas Vegas

EWR - LAS

EWRLAS

Newark

Sat 18/4

17:21-21:35

1 stop7h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 20/4

22:33-06:30

Nonstop4h 57m

£204

New YorkSan Francisco

LGA - SFO

LGASFO

New York LaGuardia

Fri 29/5

07:25-12:45

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

19:15-11:50

1 stop13h 35m

£204

New YorkLas Vegas

LGA - LAS

LGALAS

New York LaGuardia

Sat 18/4

12:15-18:50

2 stops9h 35m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 20/4

07:40-16:50

1 stop6h 10m

£206

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Best time to book a flight from New York to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to California?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to California (average of £54). Flying from New York to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of £112). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to California in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to California. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to California

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 24 March 2026.

The most flights from NYC to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (192 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (126 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from New York to California?

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 24 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to California, such as Alaska Airlines,Delta, andJetBlue. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,323 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,904 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,535 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,017 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,101 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New York to California?

    A quick flight from New York to California can take about 5h 20m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £188. The distance from New York to California is about 2220 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York to California one-way?

    £55 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from £70 and £80, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to California?

    The most popular route from New York to California is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. You may also consider Newark - Los Angeles or New York John F Kennedy Intl - San Francisco.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from New York to California consider choosing Air Europa (86%), LATAM Airlines (86%) or Frontier (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to California?

    While on average a flight from New York to California is generally £269, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £86. When looking at the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl), you can expect to pay £177 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to California?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to California (average of £54). Flying from New York to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of £112). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from New York to California

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest£108Average£288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest£109Average£249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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JetBlueCheapest£119Average£256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest£147Average£322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest£155Average£338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest£219Average£418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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